Find out how popular the last name Nonez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Nonez.

Nonez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Nonez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nonez in America

Nonez is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nonez surname appeared 148 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Nonez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nonez to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Nonez

The surname "Nonez" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is derived from the Spanish word "nones," which means "nuns," suggesting a possible connection to religious orders or monastic communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Nonez" can be found in the Libro de los Repartimientos de Sevilla, a 13th-century document detailing the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors. This document mentions a certain "Pedro Nonez" who received a portion of land.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named "Juan Nonez" is mentioned in the chronicles of King Alfonso XI of Castile. Juan Nonez was a military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista, and his exploits are recorded in several historical accounts.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname "Nonez" was "Alonso Nonez de Ciudad Rodrigo," a 15th-century poet and writer from the city of Ciudad Rodrigo in the province of Salamanca. His works, including poetry and religious texts, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 16th century, the name "Nonez" appears in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was "Diego Nonez de Mercado," a conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and served as a governor in the region.

Moving into the 17th century, a notable bearer of the "Nonez" surname was "María Nonez de Lauria," a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of artists and writers, and her patronage contributed significantly to the cultural flourishing of that era.

Throughout its history, the surname "Nonez" has been associated with various professions and social classes, from military leaders and religious figures to writers and artists. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name's enduring presence in historical records reflects its deep roots in Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nonez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Nonez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Nonez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Nonez has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Nonez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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